Monday, December 28, 2015

Role Played By A Music Therapist

By Jessica Meyer


Music is among the oldest forms of arts and entertainment that has been around for decades and have not lost its taste; instead, it keeps getting better and better with each passing day. It is a universal language that can be understood by everyone around the globe; in other words, people do not have to know the meaning of the words used but just the rhythm is enough to make them connect with the singer. It is this therapeutic exercise that a music therapist takes patient through when trying to reach their subconscious.

With the hard economic times, there are lots of problems most of them being financial and social and as a result people develop mental conditions. It is for this reason that people are advised to find time to relax and rejuvenate otherwise one may be steps away from getting diagnosed with these conditions. Physical and emotional rest is good for the brain as overworking and over stressing it results to unnecessary ailments.

With the increasing rate of people getting diagnosed with mental disorders such as autism and bi-polar, there is a dire need to find other modes of treatments in order to compensate the huge numbers of people affected. Having a controlled musical experience that is aimed at being therapeutic has in the past proven to be very effective in helping patients of mental conditions retain their normalcy.

In this mode of treatment, the patient can decide whether to be involved in the musical exercise by playing an instrument or providing vocal support; the point is just to engage them in this exercise which is known to be relaxing. This exploration is one that introduces you into a universal language that is understood and relatable to people from all across the world.

In situations where one is not in a position to either sing or play an instrument, listening to the rhythms recorded or played can also be as effective. This is because certain chords tend to trigger certain emotions and as a result manipulates ones thoughts towards something. This is what helps in changing ones mindset and focusing on better goals. This method is not only effective but side effects free as it is a natural form of treatment that does not require medication.

With its calming effect, a musical experience can be very rehabilitative; this is due to its ability to trigger emotions which is what therapies are meant to do and achieve. By tapping into emotions therapists are able to access ones subconscious which helps in understanding the causes of the challenges one is facing. Reliving some of these experiences is the best thing one can do in trying to get rid of memories that are haunting you.

For addicts that are dealing with the hardship of staying clean and avoid relapsing, singing or listening to music can be a way of keeping the mind of the thoughts of wanting to practice these addictive habits. Music can be motivating, inspirational and instill the discipline one needs to go through the troubles they are facing without losing hope.

As effective as this method may be, it is vital to have a certified therapist perform it as there are lots of incompetent individuals out there who may be experimenting on you and may end up worsening your situation. For this, one should either get a doctor via referrals or visit a reputable medical institution.




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